Ref Number
B16-02157
Professional Expertise
Administration and Business Support
Department
School of Education (B16)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£31,904-£35,575
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
05-Jul-2026
Please note, when applying:
- Previous work experience in a student facing, programme administration office at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in UK is an essential requirement for the role.
- Applications which do not meet this essential requirement will not be shortlisted.
- Previous candidates who were unsuccessful should not reapply.
- This role is not eligible for a visa sponsorship. You must have a right to live and work in the UK.
About us
The UCL Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE) is a distinct teaching Centre within the IOE. It upholds the values of UCL as a world-leading institution by enabling successful academic transition between diverse educational systems through a range of degree preparation and summer courses.
The UCL Summer School, within the CLIE, offers over 50 credit bearing modules from across UCL’s Faculties aimed at students wishing to pursue a high quality, academically challenging undergraduate summer programme for credit at UCL. The programme supports the achievement of a number of the UCL 2034 principal themes and key enablers.
Reporting to the Assistant Administrator, the Assistant Administrator plays a key role in the team which is responsible for the daily operation and administration of the UCL Summer School.
The role supports the delivery of both CLIE’s and the IOE’s Strategic Operating Plans.
You will be a process-oriented individual, educated to degree level, with proven experience of successful programme administration in higher education in UK.
You will be quick to learn, flexible, and possess an ability to prioritise a busy workload and remain calm under pressure.
You will be comfortable communicating with a range of stakeholders – both internally and externally – and will need to able to do so effectively in a variety of contexts, always demonstrating care and a high level of attention to detail in all your work.
You will have strong IT skills and experience of using Microsoft Office packages in a professional setting to a high standard.
Lastly, you will enjoy with students from different nationalities and will want to ensure that all students on the Summer School have the best possible experience at UCL.
A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
You will be required to attach your CV. Applicants should also provide a cover letter indicating how their qualifications, knowledge and experience fulfil the person specification, as well as upload copies of the qualifications.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact the Head of Module Administration, Kimberly Bentein at [email protected]
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Administrator Simona Andriusyte at [email protected]
Ideally, the successful candidate would be able to start immediately.
This role does not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require a right to work in the UK.
Closing date: 5th July 2026 at 23:59 GMT (applications may close early if volumes are high, so early submission is recommended).
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
